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National Redistricting Impacts Isla Vista

October 22, 2021 by

There are three potential consequences for Isla Vista from redistricting: I.V. remains in the third district, I.V. is moved into another district or I.V. is split between two districts. 
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UCSB Enforces Randomized COVID-19 Testing Amongst Vaccinated Students

October 21, 2021 by

Unvaccinated students have to be tested weekly and thus are not included in the random testing program.
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A.S. Commission on Disability and Equality Presents “Empowering Student Leaders Series: Reframing Disability”

October 21, 2021 by

The meeting began with a disclaimer that there is no singular, homogenous “disabled student experience.”
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Transfer Student Center Hosts Events for National Transfer Student Week: A Spooktacular Painting

October 21, 2021 by

In celebration of National Transfer Student Week, the TSC has been setting up events since Oct. 18 and will continue its festivities until Oct. 21.
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Educational Opportunity Program’s American Indian and Indigenous Cultural Resource Center Hosts Week-long Events for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

October 21, 2021 by

The week started off with a hybrid celebration where community members gathered to discuss the significance of Indigenous People's Day and their plans.
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Isla Vista “Mirror Bus” Driver Sentenced to Over 100 Years in Prison

October 20, 2021 by

Von T. Nguyen Deroian, the presiding Santa Barbara Superior Court judge, sided with the prosecution and sentenced Coughlin to 20 determinate years and 125 years to life indeterminately in prison.
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“Plan Bee” Creates Pollinator Gardens In Isla Vista To Save Native Bee Species

October 19, 2021 by

The main goals of the pollinator gardens are to create a place for these bee species to congregate, to reintroduce these native I.V. plants and to reform their habitats
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Pass/No Pass No Longer an Option for Major Requirement Courses

October 18, 2021 by

With UC campuses returning to in-person instruction this fall, the grading flexibilities installed under remote instruction are now being removed. 
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Design Review Committee Reviews Details on Munger Hall

October 18, 2021 by

The bedrooms without windows will have a “fresh air supply” coming in and  “virtual windows that simulate daylight.”
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UC Issues Flu Vaccination Requirement for the 2021-22 year

October 18, 2021 by

Those who opt out of the requirement must continue wearing masks or face coverings on campus “to the end of the flu season."
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Who’s Your Daddy: Isla Vista Restaurant Changes Name to Dank Bowl Kitchen

October 17, 2021 by and

Dunietz has noticed a “mostly positive” response from customers about the rebranding.
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UC Student-Worker Union Hosts Student Labor Organizing Conference

October 16, 2021 by

The labor conference featured workshops from AFSCME 3299 members and interns on how to organize on campus.
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SB Grilled Cheesery To Open on Del Playa Drive

October 16, 2021 by

SB Grilled Cheesery’s grilled cheeses sell for $5 and quesadillas go for $4. 
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Discord Introduces New Student Hubs to UC Santa Barbara

October 15, 2021 by

Student Hubs are a newly added feature on the app, serving as a place for students to meet and connect with classmates from their school.
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IVRPD and UCSB Rec Department Offer Free Classes, Events

October 15, 2021 by

Future events include Oct. 16 bouldering and slacklining at Trigo-Pasado Park and an Oct. 23 3v3 Basketball Tournament, according to the Shoreline event calendar.
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